Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate University Programme of Study of Primary Teacher Education and Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate University Programme of Study for Primary Teacher Education with English and German Language

Academic title abbreviation

mag. prim. educ.

Genre

master's thesis

Language

Croatian

Defense date

2015-10-13

Parallel abstract (English)

Computer literacy and information literacy are important elements in the life of every
individual and represent the foundation of modern society development. Nadrljanski
(2006; 263) states that information literacy means the ability to collect, transfer,
shape and evolve certain pieces of information as well as to use information needed
for particular management tasks, whereas computer literacy in general implies the
ability to use a computer.
Špiranec and Bane Zorca (2008; 87) state that sincemost information nowdays exist
in the form of digital entries for a person to be information literate one ought to be
computer literate.
Computers and the Internet are being introduced into the school system in great mass
as needed assistance in education. Computer literacy is an important precondition for
information literacy, especially when searching forinformation (Nadrljanski; 2006,
266). Computers have become unavoidable in the education process of modern
society and its progress, and, according to Nadrljanski, the pivotal point off all
reproduction,
Earlier research show that pupils in Croatia are of average computer literacy. Our
schools are not so well equipped, and there are cases of underequipped classrooms
and availability of internet access. However, in accordance with the Nation Plan and
Programme IT as a school subject is not obligatory in lower classes of primary
school. It is exactly because of this reason that one must ask oneself if the pupils in
these lower grades are computer literate independent of the above mentioned.
In the chapter titled Information Literacy, the definition of the term is described as
well as its general aim. In the sub chapter Information Literacy and Educationthe
goal of Information literacy is given in the education process and its connection to
lifelong learning continues this in the sub chapter Information Literacy and Lifelong
Learning. In the sub chapter E-learninga description is given of how with the aid of
IT communication technology, thus implying Information Literacy in itself, the
quality of learning is raised to a higher level.
The next chapter looks at Computer Literacy as a term,its definition and use in
educational purposes.
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In the chapter titled Conceptual framework of Computer and Information literacyare
presented their components and aspects.
Chapter International survey of Computer and Information Literacy shows the
international educational research information and information literacy, and their
results in the world and in Croatia.
Chapter IT from 1st to 4th grade of primary school to the Curriculum in Croatia
shows the contents HNOS to the IT in Croatia and objective information and
communication technologies.
The final chapter titled: Research in Computer Literacy of Children in Lowe Grades
of Primary School takes a look at research conducted amongst children of lower
grades and the results and interpretation of these including a conclusion.